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In this episode of Board Game Dialog, I talk about my new publishing company, Puzzling Pixel Games, and our first project - The Abandons - labyrinth escape for 1 player. To learn more about The Abandons, check out (puzzlingpixel.com/the-abandons) and check out the work by the designer, Michael "Dmitri" Blascoe of @bluefoolgames. And please, if you can, sign up for our newsletter for Puzzling Pixel Games at, MailChimp    

In today's episode, Mike discusses... Going to his first Gen Con Dabbling in the art of "board game art" What he's played lately, including "Tiny Epic Quest" and "Clank!" Reviews "The Captain is Dead" and "A Dog's Life (Now LIVE on KickStarter: http://kck.st/2uD7A78" For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. If you're interested in checking out Mike's board game inspired art or want to commission him for some work, go to michaeltschroeder.com . I now run an online board game store! Visit me at Meeple Village. We sell board games and gaming accessories. Stop on by. Sign up for our newsletter (lower right of any page) to get informed of what's happening and be sent great deals! We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In today's episode, Mike plays a few rounds if Star Wars: Imperial Assault with his boy! For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. I now run an online board game store! Visit me at Meeple Village. We sell board games and gaming accessories. Stop on by. Sign up for our newsletter (lower right of any page) to get informed of what's happening and be sent great deals! We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In today's episode, Mike talks about his new game store, Meeple Village! For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. I now run an online board game store! Visit me at Meeple Village. We sell board games and gaming accessories. Stop on by. Sign up for our newsletter (lower right of any page) to get informed of what's happening and be sent great deals! We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In today's episode, Mike travels back to the bronze age and successfully feeds his people. Mike builds great monuments and developments and is able to review, Roll Through The Ages, from Gryphon Games. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In today's episode, Mike goes to Italy for some Pizza but ends up fighting a few battles instead, and because of which, he has first hand experience to b able to review, Condottiere, by Fantasy Flight Games. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In today's episode, I go a bit off the tracks and review a game I wouldn't normally play, Scrabble Slam. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In today's episode, Mike gets bit by Dracula and reviews, The Fury of Dracula. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In today's episode, Mike gets lost in a Labyrinth, and reviews an old one from 2000, Labyrinth The Card Game. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In this episode, Mike gives his opinion on the Asmodee acquisitions over the past while. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In this episode, Mike communicates with a ghost and reviews, Mysterium. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In this episode, Mike travels to the middle east and reviews, Medina. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In this episode, Mike goes back to medieval Britain to review, Lancaster! For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In this episode, Mike goes underwater and reviews, Abyss. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In this episode, Mike talks about his beef with tabletop fantasy games. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In this episode, Mike reviews Nations. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In this episode, Mike talks about the rules of teaching board games and leaning types.  Mike also reviews Pandemic and Zooloretto. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In this episode, Mike talks about his progression from video games to board games.  Mike also reviews, Cave Troll and For Sale. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

In this episode, Mike talks about the subject of introducing board games to your wife when she's not a gamer. Mike also reviews Ticket to Ride: US and Alhambra. For more information on getting into the hobby, I ask that you check out my book, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, the Apple iBook store and SmashWords. We're also on Patreon! If you are enjoying the content we are delivering, we ask that you support us (patreon.com/bgd). We appreciate it very much! Free music provided by:  No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0

On today's episode, Mike discusses how to get started in the board game hobby and reviews two popular, yet classic titles, Carcassonne and The Settlers of Catan. For more information on getting started in the board game hobby, Mike has published an eBook, "Beyond Monopoly: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Board Games." The book is available on Amazon, SmashWords and the Apple iBook store (broke at this time, being fixed). Please support the podcast through a donation at Patreon. Music provided by: No.02 (Room For A Ghost) / CC BY 3.0